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SK59 VGN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,348 mi
Last recorded103,348 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2015 45,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a slight cut

Fail 15 Mar 2014 36,142 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a slight cut

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,686 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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SK59 VGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK59 VGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK59 VGN registered?

SK59 VGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is SK59 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 VGN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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